National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee
This section of the web site contains information on the National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee (NTAC).
The National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee (NTAC) was established in 1999 to provide expert advice to the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA), the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and the states and territories, on the prevention and control of tuberculosis (TB).
The National Strategic Plan for TB Control in Australia Beyond 2000 was developed by the National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee (NTAC) of CDNA as a statement of directions and priorities. It is the result of extensive collaboration between relevant health authorities across the country and consultation with a range of specialist groups.
Membership of of NTAC includes representation from people responsible for the TB programs in their respective jurisdictions.
Issues under consideration by the National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee (NTAC)
The Public Health Laboratory Network have developed a standard case definition for the diagnosis of diseases which are notifiable in Australia. This page contains the laboratory case definition for tuberculosis.
The National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee has developed various guidelines and produces an annual report which is published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence
Links to state and territory tuberculosis websites.
